Adhesives

Technical Data Sheet

Acronal 296 D na
Chemical Nature Aqueous styrene-acrylate copolymer dispersion for the manufacture of building adhesives
and coatings

Properties
Typical Properties Solids content % 49.0 – 51.0
pH 7.5 – 8.5
Viscosity at 23 °C mPa s 6000 – 8500
(Brookfield RV and Helipath Stand, Spindle TA, at 20 rpm)

Other properties of Density lbs/gal ca. 8.68

the dispersion g/cm3 ca. 1.04
Average particle size µm ca. 0.1
Film-forming temperature °F ca. 68 min.
°C ca. 20 min.
Dispersion type anionic
Plasticizer content free from plasticizer
Filler/pigment acceptance very good
Sensitivity to frost °F below 32
°C below 0

Properties of the film Density g/cm3 ca. 1.08

Glass transition temperature °C ca. 22
(DSC)
Water absorption % ca. 10
(After 24 hours immersion in water)
Mechanical strength*
Tensile strength psi ca. 1000
N/mm2 ca. 7
Elongation at break % ca. 500
Appearance clear, transparent
Surface tack free
Flexibility good
Resistance to aging good

* These figures should be taken for comparison purposes only. All that can be obtained from it is
an idea of the magnitude concerned.

Compatible with

Polymer dispersions Acronal 296 D na is miscible with many other nonionic and anionic aqueous polymer dispersion
grades. Note that dried films of such mixtures often appear cloudy.

Thickeners Polyacrylic acid-based materials (e.g., Rheovis ® AS 1125), polyvinyl alcohols, cellulose ethers and
others such as Collacral® VL and Collacral® PU, etc.

Plasticizers Phthalate ester types (e.g., Palatinol®), higher molecular weight glycol ethers (e.g., Plastilit® 3060)

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 Coalescents Texanol®, mineral spirits, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
acetate.

Fillers Amorphous and crystalline calcium carbonate, dolomite, silica flour, fine sand, clay, etc. The good
compatibility of Acronal 296 D na with pigments and fillers can be further improved by adding
Pigment Disperser A or N alone or in combination with potassium polyphosphate. Compounds can
be tinted with water-dispersible inorganic and organic pigment preparations (e.g., Luconyl®).

Others Water-dispersable silanes.

Application
Fields of application Acronal 296 D na is used as a base material for producing adhesives for a large variety of
applications including ceramic tiles, plywood-lumber subfloor, cove-base, and flooring. The product
is also used in the production of high-gloss to matt coatings for application on plaster, masonry,
fibrous cement, concrete, wood, and other indoor and outdoor substrates. Acronal 296 D na also
shows great utility as an impregnating agent, primer, or binder for textured finishes.

Acronal 296 D na is also employed in nonwovens and textile coating applications where it generally
is applied by dipping, lick-roll, coating or spraying techniques.

Processing High-speed forced circulation mixers are used in the production of building adhesives, filler
compositions, textured finishes, and surfacing compounds, where a high viscosity and high solids
content are desirable. In these applications, the polymer dispersion and auxiliaries are first added
to the mixer to prepare a pigment paste of the fillers and pigments.

Coatings are generally produced in high-speed mixers (e.g., dissolvers) by predispersing the
filler/pigment mixture, incorporating the auxiliaries, and adding the dispersion as the last component.

It is usually necessary to disperse the fillers and pigments with sufficient wetting and dispersing
agents (Pigment Disperser A or N, water-soluble phosphates, etc.) in order to obtain products with
adequate storage stability.

The film-forming temperature of Acronal 296 D na can be easily reduced further by adding
coalescents; for instance, mineral spirits, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol
monobutyl ether acetate, butoxyethyl acetate, Texanol®, or mixtures of these materials. Diethylene
glycol monobutyl ether and Texanol®, for example, simultaneously prolong the open assembly time.

Lower alcohols and glycols improve the resistance to frost, but generally do not reduce the film-
forming temperature.

Although Acronal 296 D na already exhibits high viscosity characteristics, a thickening agent is
generally added for adjusting the viscosity of the end product. Polyacrylic acid types (e.g. Rheovis
® AS 1125, Collacral® VL, Collacral® PU, cellulose ethers or other mineral thickening agents can be

used for this purpose. These products not only increase the yield point, but also impart more or less
pronounced pseudoplasticity to the end products.

In common with all dispersions of small particle size, Acronal 296 D na has a tendency to foam, and
it is generally necessary to add a conventional defoamer in proportions of 0.3-1%

Products containing Acronal 296 D na should be blended with a preservative in order to protect
them from the attack of microorganisms. The suitability of the preservative must be determined by
trials and regular inspections.

Safety
General The usual safety precautions when handling chemicals must be observed. These include the
measures described in Federal, State and Local health and safety regulations, thorough ventilation
of the workplace, good skin care and wearing of protective goggles.

Safety Data Sheet All safety information is provided in the Safety Data Sheet for Acronal 296 D.

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 Storage

Please refer to the “Handling & Storage of Polymer Dispersions” brochure

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